Bragg had to sit out this season because of NCAA transfer rules. After working out with the team over the off-season and traveling with the Sun Devils on a trip to Barcelona and Rome, he disappeared from the program.

Bragg wasn't with the team during ASU's Mill Madness event that kicked off the season in October. At the time, ASU said Bragg was taking a "leave of absence" for personal reasons, but according to sources, it was more of a disciplinary action. He never returned.

During his sophomore season at Kansas, Bragg had averaged 5.2 points and 4.1 rebounds in 13.8 minutes. He also was suspended for four games -- three for violating team rules, one after being charged with misdemeanor battery. The charge ultimately was dismissed.

In May, Bragg transferred to ASU, choosing the Sun Devils over Cincinnati and Illinois. At the time, he told The Kansas City Star that he was ready for a fresh start.

“I am going to be the all-around player, try to show everyone what I’ve got,” Bragg said. “For me, it’s about getting a fresh start, a new beginning. You’ll see. I’m still writing the book.”

Shortly after Bragg's arrival, Hurley told azcentral sports that the forward's potential was obvious, but he suggested Bragg had work to do.

"You can see why he was a McDonald's All-American,'' Hurley said. "He’s not in great shape yet, but you can see the talent and the versatility he has and the different ways he can score. He’s big and can go inside and outside. He’s got to find himself again, and just be passionate about what he’s doing. I think he was demoralized at the end of last year. We just got to get him in a good place."

ASU still has two transfers sitting out this season. A 6-4 guard, Rob Edwards has two years of eligibility after averaging 16.5 points last season at Cleveland State. In addition, 6-8 forward Zylan Cheatham has at least one season (maybe two, if the NCAA grants him an extra year.) He averaged 9.1 points and 6.3 rebounds last season at San Diego State.

Contact Doug Haller at 602-444-4949 or at doug.haller@arizonarepublic.com. Follow him at Twitter.com/DougHaller.

Arizona's Deandre Ayton (13) screams after scoring and drawing a foul against ASU's De'Quon Lake (35) during the first half at McKale Center on December 30, 2017 in Tucson, Ariz. Patrick Breen/azcentral sports

Arizona's Deandre Ayton (13) screams after scoring and drawing a foul against ASU's De'Quon Lake (35) during the first half at McKale Center on December 30, 2017 in Tucson, Ariz. Patrick Breen/azcentral sports

Arizona's Deandre Ayton (13) screams after scoring and drawing a foul against ASU's De'Quon Lake (35) during the first half at McKale Center on December 30, 2017 in Tucson, Ariz. Patrick Breen/azcentral sports

Arizona's Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) yells to the bench after drawing a jump ball against ASU during the first half at McKale Center on December 30, 2017 in Tucson, Ariz. Patrick Breen/azcentral sports

Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley signals to Kodi Justice during the game against Arizona during the 1st half on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017 at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Sean Logan/azcentral sports

Arizona's Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) passes out of a double team from ASU's Mickey Mitchell (3) and Romeo White (23) during the first half on December 30, 2017 in Tucson, Ariz. Patrick Breen/azcentral sports